Sunday, November 30, 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014
CIRCULAR - 28/2014
15/1089-90, VASUNDHARA, VASUNDHARA (P.O.), Dt. GHAZIABAD (U.P),
PIN-201012
Website: www.auditflag.blogspot.com
Reference: AIA/Circular-
28/2014 Dated: 19th November 2014
To
Unit
Secretaries,
Members
& Spl. Invitees – NE &
Members of
Women’s Committee
Dear
Comrades,
MEETING
WITH DAI
The
discussion on the agenda items - submitted by the Association vide our letter
dated 20th August 2014 – with Ms Ajanta Dayalan, DAI took place
today ie 19th November 2014.
The
Association was represented by Coms M Duraipandian, President, V Nageswara Rao
and KL Gautam, Additional Secretaries General and Anilkumar, Asstt Secretary
General, in addition to the Secretary General. Ms Meera Swarup, DG/P, Shri
Ranjit Singh, AC (N) and Shri ML Tamrakar, AO/JCM were present from the
official Side.
The
following is the brief of the discussion:
1. Restructuring of IA&AD and
audit/accounts cadres
i) The issue of manpower mobility and scope for
uniform promotional avenues to all personnel irrespective of functional wing of
the personnel was raised and for future, a unified office was proposed. The
question of lack of versatility with accounts and audit (and vice versa) by the
personnel in audit/accounts wings and its impact on the functional output was
also pointed out.
DAI did
not agree to the proposal of a unified office, pointing out “conflict of
interest” when the same office finalises the accounts and then audit it, even
though the grounds on which this was proposed was accepted as genuine. A
lengthy discussion took place on the issue.
This item
is raised and discussed for the first time. Constant pursuance of the issue
backed by mass involvement would only ensure the authorities start thinking
about it, leaving behind the out and out negative approach. As far as we are
concerned, we would pursue the item further. We consider the ‘conflict of
interest’ in an entirely different perspective.
As
regards, lack of promotional avenues etc, DAI suggested that the Association
make concrete proposals. The same can be discussed further with DG, Personnel
and AC (N), which could be acted upon provided those proposals are falling
within the power of CAG.
ii) We requested that CAG take necessary steps to
rectify the deficiencies in the pay scales/Grade Pay such as GP 4200 to
Auditor/Accountant, 4600 to SA and 5400 on completion of 4 years to AAOs. This
alone would ensure justice to audit and accounts cadres from 7 CPC.
DAI stated
that no such action would be possible when the CPC is on the job; more over CAG
cannot take such decisions independently of Deptt of Expr/FinMin. The only way
is to go to 7 CPC with recommendations with strong footing – by the
administration and the Association.
We
appreciated the memorandum submitted by CAG recommending total parity in pay scales
for Audit & Accounts cadres with that of CSS.
It was
explained by the official side that the feeder cadre is being changed into Sr
Auditor/Accountant with 75% Direct Recruitment of graduates. 25% of the SA
cadre would be available for Auditor/Accountant on promotion. There shall be no
recruitment in Auditor/Accountant cadre. The feeder cadre for
Auditor/Accountant would be DEO -50% through seniority and 50% through
exam.
This would
ensure that SA would be at par with Assistants as far as recruitment criteria
is concerned, strengthening the demand for same pay scales. GP of 4600 in PB 2
is demanded for SA and GP 4200 in PB2 is demanded for Auditor/Accountant while
4800 in PB2 and 5400 in PB3 is demanded for AAOs.
We also
raised the issue of adhoc AAOs and the promotion of deemed passed SAS
personnel. DAI assured that the administration will examine the issues and try
to resolve it.
2. Approach to 7 CPC
This issue
was not further discussed. We thanked DAI for most commendable recommendations
and also for sharing of the memorandum with the Association.
3. Implementation of Court Directives
in various cases
We raised
the issue of many a judgements on various issues such as the pay scale,
fixation benefit, MACP etc and its non implementation to all the personnel who
are similarly placed.
We made specific
references to the judgement of Chennai CAT on grant of GP 5400 on MACP to AAOs,
the decision of the Controller General of Defence Accounts to implement the
court directive on annulling the merger of SO/AAO between 1.1.2006 and
1.9.2008.
DAI stated
that where ever the DOPT or Department of Expr is made a respondent, it is the
government that decides on appeal. Further the term similarly placed is an
ambiguous term lacking clarity. DOPT has already clarified that on issues where
its orders are challenged, the right to issue orders vest with it. In the case
of Chennai judgement, it was pointed out by the official side that in another
case, no relief has been granted and Department has been asked to convey its
decision in 6 week’s time. It was stated by DAI that there can be no blanket
decision on not to go on appeal or the implementation of the judgement; it
would be decided by case by case.
DAI
suggested that other issues like victimisation etc which are not listed in the
agenda as separate item be discussed with DG, Personnel and AC (N).
RESULT
OF SUSTAINED STRUGGLE
It is to
be understood that the decision of the CAG administration to demand the pay
scale for SA cadre at par with Assistants and for AAOs with Section Officers of
CSS is a step forward in our journey for achieving total parity.
In the
existing system the recruitment is in the Auditor/Accountant cadre and then 80%
is upgraded. In the proposed system 100% would be in the (proposed) upgraded
pay scale. This is a major advancement.
We should
remember that the sustained struggles that we launched for long including the
Mass Casual Leave on 8th April 2010 have played a big role in making
the CAG administration coming forward to make this proposal.
24
HOUR FAST DEFERRED
The
proposed 24 hour fast on 26-27 November 2014 is deferred. The National
Executive Committee meeting on 11-12-13 December 2014 would review the
situation and then decide future course of action.
With greetings,
Yours fraternally
(M.S.Raja)
Secretary General
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
CIRCULAR - 27/2014
15/1089-90,
VASUNDHARA, VASUNDHARA (P.O.), Dt. GHAZIABAD
Website:
www.auditflag.blogspot.com
Reference: AIA/Circular-27/2014 Dated: 16th November 2014
To
Unit
Secretaries,
Members
& Spl. Invitees – NE &
Members of
Women’s Committee
Dear
Comrades,
The
Memorandum submitted by CAG to the 7th CPC on Group B and C cadres
has formally been shared with the Association – which was mailed to all of you
on 6th November 2014.
The
memorandum, to put it modestly, is well drafted one, considerate to the
aspirations of the personnel of IA&AD.
The
salient features of the memorandum are:
> LDC post be upgraded and
granted the GP of 2400
> Auditor/Accountant be granted
GP of 4200
> SA be granted GP of 4600
> AAO be granted PB2 -4800 and on
completion of 4 years GP of 5400 in PB3
> AO, GP 6600 and
> SAO, GP 7600
> Stenographers – same pay scale for field
offices and HQr office has been demanded ending discrimination
> Better pay scales have been demanded for EDP
cadres
The Memorandum has given the following justification
for higher pay scales:
In addition,
there are recommendations on subjects such as lumpsum transfer grant,
accommodation, Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance, Hostel Subsidy, LTC Facilities, Telephone/Internet
/ Mobile charges, Reimbursement of newspapers at residence, Daily
Allowance/Travelling Allowance (DA/TA), Dearness Allowance and Honorarium which
are by and large welcome.
By and large the memorandum submitted by the Comptroller & Auditor
General of India, the topmost Constitutional Authority, has made a strong pitch
for total parity in pay scales.
This strengthens our
demand.
The proposal made by us
and the JAC in our memorandum is a step farther – one more stage for Sr
Auditor/Accountant and placing of AAO in PB2 and PB3, GP 5400. That is a new
demand we have raised. The first stage towards moving to the improved demand is
to get the parity that has being disturbed as and when we achieve it restored.
Submission of well
prepared, reasonable memorandum or positive recommendations by CAG alone will
not give us the parity and then further improvements. These have to be
supported by mass actions. The agitational programmes with massive
participation alone will ensure that the government (and the pay commission)
will consider our justified demands and heed to our aspirations. The memorandum
submitted by the CAG, ofcourse, strengthens our stand and struggles.
Strengthen the resolve to
carry the struggle ahead; widen the base of the organisation; involve the
members in every struggle; gain strength from struggles and strengthen the
struggles.
With greetings,
Yours fraternally
(M.S.Raja)
Secretary General
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OBSERVE 24-HOUR FAST
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DEMANDING CADRE
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SETTLEMENT OF
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JOIN
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MASS SQUATTING
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ON 18TH
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FOR DA MERGER,
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AGAINST BAN ON
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
CIRCULAR - 24/2014
15/1089-90,
VASUNDHARA, VASUNDHARA (P.O.), Dt. GHAZIABAD
Website:
www.auditflag.blogspot.com
Reference: AIA/Circular-24/2014 Dated: 31st October 2014
To
Unit
Secretaries,
Members
& Spl. Invitees – NE &
Members of
Women’s Committee
Dear
Comrades,
IN
PURSUANCE OF CHARTER OF DEMANDS –
OBSERVE
24-HOUR FAST
ON
26-27 NOVEMBER 2014
Dear
Comrades
The CWC meetings held at Shimla in
12-13 March 2014 and at New Delhi on 18-19 July 2014 decided to mobilise the
rank and file on the Charter of Demands finalised and launch agitation in
pursuance of the same. The CWC meeting at New Delhi decided to demand cadre
restructuring in IA&AD and finalised the detailed proposals there-on.
The New Delhi CWC decided to observe
the following programmes which have since been implemented.
1. Submission of the demand for restructuring of
IA&AD by holding massive meetings and adopting the Restructuring Proposals
on 20th August 2014
2.
Moblisation Month – September 2014.
The programme of submitting the
cadre restructuring proposals on 20th August 2014 through mass
meetings drew very good response across the country. The tour programme
there-after has also been undertaken. Some of the visits could not be
undertaken for unavoidable reasons. These are being filled in, in a phased
manner.
The third stage of the programme
i.e. 24 hour fast by Unit leadership, had to be rescheduled on account of the
festival season.
The CHQ calls upon
every unit to observe the programme of 24 hour fast on 26-27 November 2014. The fast
shall commence at Lunch hour on 26th Nov and conclude on 17th
November 2014, with mass meetings.
The
cadre restructuring proposals that we submitted to the CAG after the CWC
meeting on 18-19 July 2014 will be discussed in the bilateral meeting with Dy
Comptroller & Auditor General on 19th November 2014.
All
the units should conduct campaign amongst the membership on the Cadre
restructuring proposals and the charter of demands as such – prior to the
commencement of the 24 hour fast on 26th November 2014, ensuring
massive participation on both days i.e. 26th & 27th
November 2014.
Updated
version of the Charter of demands is attached. A brief on the Charter of
Demands shall be issued separately.
With
greetings,
Yours fraternally
(M.S.Raja)
Secretary General
Charter of Demands is:
1. Immediate Restructuring of cadres in
IA&AD and grant the following pay structure to audit & accounts cadres:
Auditor/Accountant – PB2, GP 4200
SA, Grade I - PB2, GP 4600
SA, Grade II - PB2, GP 4800
AAO Gr I
- PB2, 5400
AAO Gr II - PB3, 5400 on completion of 4 years
AO - PB3, 6600
SAO - PB3, 7600
2.
Grant atleast 5 promotions in the career.
3. i)
Fill Up all vacant posts through local recruitment
ii)
Reassess the staff strength on scientific work norms
4. Permit Graduate MTS to
negotiate SAS exam
5.
Re-designate DEO as Audit/Accounts Assistant; open up promotion chances for
DEOs as Auditor/Accountant.
6. Ensure equal opportunity in promotion to
stenos of the same station.
7.
Restore transaction audit to the fullest extent.
8. Strengthen Audit & Accounts to Safeguard
People’s Rights
Stop down-sizing; Stop outsourcing & privatisation of Audit &
Accounts; Scrap
Curtailment/shedding of Audit functions in the name of Audit Plan;
ensure continuance of the existing
Accounting and Auditing methodologies and appropriate party days with
scientific work norms; ensure effective Panchayati Raj Audit & Accounts by
sanctioning adequate posts; revisit restructuring of Audit effected from 1..4.
2012.
9.
a) Amend Company Law and DPC Act for Audit of Public Sector Undertakings
& Corporations even after reduction
of Government share to below 50%.
b) Amend Company Law to ensure the Audit by
IA&AD of all Public Limited
Companies listed with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
c) Enact necessary law to bring audit of
all public Financial Institutions by IA&AD.
10. a)
Vacate victimisation of Association activists.
b) Allow democratic functioning of Association
without interference from
administration
11. i)
Withdraw annual audit criteria introduced vide letter dt 27 January 2011.
ii) Stop unilateral implementation of
transfer policy in Commercial Audit & P&T Audit
12. Implement Arbitration Award on SA pay Scale
13.
Declare placing as AAO on passing of SAS exam as direct recruitment and extend benefits of
MACP to Assistant Audit/Accounts Officers.
14. Designate
Supervisor as AAO & Earmark 20% of AAO post for seniority cum fitness promotion
15. Remove differential treatment on pay fixation
on promotion vis-Ã -vis direct recruitees in
all cadres
16.
Stop downsizing of P&T Audit Offices; conduct audit of private service
providers as per TRAI regulations.
17.
Re-imburse hotel charges to Railway
Audit personnel wherever Railway accommodation is not allotted while on tour.
18. Restore
unilateral transfer policy.
19. Restore metal
Pass facility to AAOs in Railway Audit
20. Grant increment and Grade Pay of 4800 from
the day of Passing of SOGE
21. Withdraw PFRDA Act and ensure statutory
pension for all
22.
Pay arrears of Pay from 1st Jan 1996 to 18th Feb 2003 as
directed by Courts to audit &
accounts cadres
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